IRS Letter 5447C: IRS needs you to confirm a tax return
IRS Letter 5447C is an identity verification letter from the IRS. A tax return was filed under your Social Security number or ITIN, and the IRS needs you to confirm it. If you did not file it, you may be a victim of identity theft.
What this letter usually means
A tax return was filed under your Social Security number or ITIN, and the IRS needs you to confirm it. If you did not file it, you may be a victim of identity theft. Until you verify, the IRS usually holds the return. Use only the steps on your letter or on irs.gov.
Category: Verify your identity
What people usually do first
Confirm your identity and the return, preferably online, using the steps in the letter.
What to have ready
- The letter, every page
- The verification instructions and phone number in the letter
- Form 14039 only if the IRS tells you to send it
What may come next
This letter does not point to a specific follow-up letter. Any later step will be described in mail from the IRS.
Read the IRS page
The IRS letter itself is the final word on what it means for you. Read the IRS page for 5447C.
Common questions about 5447C
What is IRS notice 5447C?
A tax return was filed under your Social Security number or ITIN, and the IRS needs you to confirm it. If you did not file it, you may be a victim of identity theft. It is also called CP5447, CP5447F.
How long do I have to respond to a 5447C notice?
The date to respond or pay by, if there is one, is printed on your letter. Check it, and read the IRS page for 5447C for more.
Is a 5447C notice a scam?
A real 5447C comes by mail and should match your own records. You can also sign in to your IRS Online Account on irs.gov to see your account directly.
What should I have ready for a 5447C notice?
The letter, every page, The verification instructions and phone number in the letter, Form 14039 only if the IRS tells you to send it.
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Related notices
- IRS Notice CP5447: Verify your identity and your return
- IRS Letter 5071C: Verify your identity
- IRS Letter 4883C: Verify your identity
- IRS Letter 5747C: Verify your identity in person
- IRS Notice CP01A: Your Identity Protection PIN
- IRS Notice CP303: Someone accessed an IRS online service